30-30 at 300 Yards - Range Report - The Firearms Forum

The_Rifleman · 05-15-2010, 12:19 AM

Warning! To avoid accidental discharge, do not load centerfire cartridges with rounded or pointy hard nosed bullets in tubular magazines! Warning!

I am still testing the FMJ in the Winchester to see where they hit and today I had some pretty stiff wind so this was a good time to test the wind drift also.

The wind was coming from 10:00 at 10mph with 17mph gusts, I waited until the wind was strongest before I shot; the bullet drifted an estimated 14 inches.

I had the sight elevation setting on the 3rd notch and the bullet hit about right at the top of the sight blade.

I am really liking these bullets!

30-30 With 110gr FMJ

Next test will be at 400 yards, it would be wonderful if it hit at the top of my sight blade while the sights are set on the 4th notch.

Rifle: Winchester M 94, 30-30
Bullet: Hornady 110gr FMJ-RN
COL: 2.5
Powder: IMR 4064
Primer: CCI 200 LR
Case: Remington

Zane71464 · 05-15-2010, 02:31 AM

That's a heck of a thing trying to shoot in those kind of winds @ 300yrds, and a heck of a shot! I personally never have shot the FMJ 30-30 rounds.
And also always wondered about accidental discharge every time I load my 30-30 even with semi-pointed bullets...never had it happen, but every time I load 7rnds into mine, it's always on my mind, thinking that could just happen and what a heck of a note that'd be!

The_Rifleman · 05-15-2010, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zane71464

I personally never have shot the FMJ 30-30 rounds.

I reloaded those so they are of my own design, (if you will.) The bullets were so cheap being $2 off I just had to try them in the 30-30.

I love shooting in wind, I figure I might need to some day, and if I do I will be prepared. I have shot in wind so strong, (+50mph,)that I couldn't record it. Anytime it is windy out, I'll take at least one shot... Of course I take at least one shot a day anyway.

Thanks!

Old Grump · 05-15-2010, 04:46 PM

Shooting ridiculously small lead objects at ridiculously long ranges always tickles my giggle too. Shooting in inclement weather is good practice for real life when you have to shoot in less than ideal conditions. I kind of feel sorry for fair weather shooters who won't shoot unless its short sleeve weather. Keep it up. A 14" group in bad weather at long range trumps a tight group at a local watering hole when the guy talking about his tiny group hasn't had his finger on a trigger in years.

wpage · 05-20-2010, 05:56 AM

Sounds like a good man to know in a storm...
Great shooting rifleman!

05-15-2010, 12:19 AM	#1
The_Rifleman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 872	30-30 at 300 Yards - Range Report Warning! To avoid accidental discharge, do not load centerfire cartridges with rounded or pointy hard nosed bullets in tubular magazines! Warning! I am still testing the FMJ in the Winchester to see where they hit and today I had some pretty stiff wind so this was a good time to test the wind drift also. The wind was coming from 10:00 at 10mph with 17mph gusts, I waited until the wind was strongest before I shot; the bullet drifted an estimated 14 inches. I had the sight elevation setting on the 3rd notch and the bullet hit about right at the top of the sight blade. I am really liking these bullets! 30-30 With 110gr FMJ Next test will be at 400 yards, it would be wonderful if it hit at the top of my sight blade while the sights are set on the 4th notch. Rifle: Winchester M 94, 30-30 Bullet: Hornady 110gr FMJ-RN COL: 2.5 Powder: IMR 4064 Primer: CCI 200 LR Case: Remington __________________ Debate isn't "uncivil" behavior. Pointing out illogical reasoning is a legitimate counter argument. That is the problem with internet forum mods, they rarely understand what constitutes legitimate, honest and civil debate. They reward the trolls and annoy the people genuinely trying communicate. I don't really like this place anyway, have fun with your power trip. ...nuff said. -->

05-15-2010, 02:31 AM	#2
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,350	Re: 30-30 at 300 Yards - Range Report That's a heck of a thing trying to shoot in those kind of winds @ 300yrds, and a heck of a shot! I personally never have shot the FMJ 30-30 rounds. And also always wondered about accidental discharge every time I load my 30-30 even with semi-pointed bullets...never had it happen, but every time I load 7rnds into mine, it's always on my mind, thinking that could just happen and what a heck of a note that'd be! __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

05-15-2010, 04:46 PM	#4
Old Grump Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Little hut in the woods near Blue River Wisconsin Posts: 2,285	Re: 30-30 at 300 Yards - Range Report Shooting ridiculously small lead objects at ridiculously long ranges always tickles my giggle too. Shooting in inclement weather is good practice for real life when you have to shoot in less than ideal conditions. I kind of feel sorry for fair weather shooters who won't shoot unless its short sleeve weather. Keep it up. A 14" group in bad weather at long range trumps a tight group at a local watering hole when the guy talking about his tiny group hasn't had his finger on a trigger in years. __________________ "When once a republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil."~~- Thomas Jefferson Roman Catholic, Life Member of American Legion, VFW, Wisconsin Libertarian party, Wi-FORCE, WGO, NRA, JPFO, GOA, SAFand CCRKBA

05-20-2010, 05:56 AM	#5
wpage Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,471	Re: 30-30 at 300 Yards - Range Report Sounds like a good man to know in a storm... Great shooting rifleman! __________________ "You shall recieve power" Acts 1:8 W